Abstract
Statement of the Problem: Replacement of missing or lost teeth with dental prostheses supported by dental implants has been accepted and received positive evaluations from patients who have undergone implant treatment.
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of patient knowledge about dental implants among a selected sample of dental patients in Tabriz, Iran.
Materials and Methods: A total of 150 patients were selected from among those referring to Tabriz dental school. Patients’ knowledge regarding dental implants was evaluated through a questionnaire.
Results: The results of this study indicate that 60% of the subjects knew about dental implants. So that in 42% patients, dentists were the main source of information about dental implants.
Conclusion: The survey concluded that an acceptable number of patients had heard of dental implants as a treatment option for replacing missing teeth, with dentists being the main source of information.